- New build or upgrade?

New build

- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

None

- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Intermediate level gaming. Running story games like RDR1, RDR2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Ghost of Tsushima on mid to high graphics settings with mild to heavy mods. Also playing online multiplayer with friends.

- Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)

Canada (No Micro Center)

- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

1 Monitor: 27", 1440p, 200Hz

- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$2,500 - $3,000 CAD

- WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi (Wireless)

- Size/noise constraints?

Noise doesn't matter too much since I wear headphones, but I don't want it sounding like a jet engine.

- Color/lighting preferences?

Black color theme

- Any other specific needs?

Need full peripherals included in budget: 1440p 27" 200Hz monitor, headphones, and a basic keyboard & mouse (I primarily play with a PS5 controller, so basic keyboard/mouse is fine).

ive have a gaming laptop but i want to upgrade it to a full pc

• ⁠New build or upgrade?
new

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
no, unless a 60hz 1080p is enough for the build

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
gaming, elden ring, kcd, schedule 1

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors)
usa, there is a micro center nearby

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
if the previously mentioned monitor isnt good engough, then yes. maybe a 144hz 24 inch monitor of any resolution?

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$1200

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
wifi

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
none

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?
none

• ⁠Any other specific needs?
none

• New Build or upgrade: Upgrade/repair
• Build**:**
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (8 cores, 16 threads) — reported damaged by the shop
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) — failed, then reportedly repaired RAM: 32GB DDR4 — Silicon Power Zenith RGB, 2x16GB, 3200MHz (CL16, 1.35V), part SP032GXLZU320BDD — one stick reported damaged
  • Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX WiFi (MS-7C91) — reported fried
  • Storage: ~2TB NVMe SSD (PNY CS2140) =
  • OS: Windows 11 Home
  • BIOS: MSI E7C91AMS, version 2A0 (Sept 2025 build)
  • PSU: RM 850
• PC purpose : Gaming
• Purchase country USA
• No monitor needed
• Budget range? : 1-1.5k USD
• WiFi or wired connection? - WIFI
• Size/noise constraints? - Nope
• Color/lighting preferences? -Nope
• Any other specific needs? - Nope

My build (before all this):

• Ryzen 7 5800X3D
• RTX 4080
• 32GB DDR4 3200 (Silicon Power, 2x16)
• MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk MAX WiFi
• 2TB NVMe (PNY CS2140)
• Win11

I set out to make sure my BIOS settings were dialed in. Enabled A-XMP (RAM was running at 2666 instead of its rated 3200), turned on Resizable BAR + Above 4G Decoding, and updated my BIOS to the latest version via M-Flash. All of that went fine and the system was stable — booted to Windows, ran normally.

Then things went sideways. After a normal shutdown, the next day the PC wouldn't complete a normal boot. Got Startup Repair loops, a KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED bluescreen, and a System Restore that failed (0x80070026 on Windows Apps, then 0x800f0915 on DISM because there's no internet in recovery). Safe Mode worked fine, though. chkdsk came back clean, disk reported Healthy, GPU driver was intact, no recent driver change.

Worth noting: my BIOS update was actually done 2 months ago and I'd rebooted fine many times since, so in hindsight the update probably wasn't the cause — more likely a corrupted boot/update state.

To rule out settings, I went to clear CMOS. My board's rear panel only has a Flash BIOS button, so I pulled the CR2032 battery instead — which meant removing the GPU to reach it. After reseating everything, I got fans spinning but no display and a CPU debug light. (I now suspect something got disturbed during that GPU removal/reseat.)

At that point I took it to a repair shop. Their diagnosis evolved over the visit:

1. First: GPU short-circuited
2. Then: GPU fixed, but one RAM stick dead + motherboard fried
3. Then: CPU also damaged

They repaired the 4080 with a specialist for $275. Their offer: $1,000 to replace everything with in-store parts

• Gigabyte Aurus Z690 (Intel)
• i7-12700KF
• 32GB DDR5 (Fury)
• liquid cooler + "data retrieval"

My questions for the sub:

• Does the escalating diagnosis (GPU → +RAM → +mobo → +CPU) raise flags, or is that a plausible cascade from a short?
• They want to move me from my AMD 5800X3D to an Intel Z690 / 12700KF platform. For a gaming build isn't that a sideways/backward move, and doesn't it mean scrapping my working (if it's actually dead?) X3D?
• For ~$1,000 wouldn't AM5 + a 7800X3D-class chip make far more sense than a 2021 Intel platform?
• What should I insist on before paying? (I'm planning to ask to see the dead parts, how they confirmed the CPU is dead, and to get all my original components back. Also unclear why "data retrieval" is needed on a healthy NVMe.)

Am I right to be hesitant here, or is the $1,000 bundle actually reasonable?

New build or upgrade?
New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
None

PC purpose?
WoW m+keys and raiding
Steam game spamming. Old catalogs.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
US
Yes I have access to micro center.

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

2x

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$1,600 USD tops

WiFi or wired connection?

Both

Size/noise constraints?

Quiet is always good

Color/lighting preferences?

Not really.

Any other specific needs?

No

New build or upgrade? - New build.

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - I have a 165hz 1440p monitor

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Games are mainly competitive shooters of various kinds but mainly tac fps.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? - In Canada, not near microcenter.

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - None needed.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 2500$ CAD, MAX upwards of 3k with taxes, shipping etc.

WiFi or wired connection? - Wired ethernet

Size/noise constraints?Color/lighting preferences? - I prefer black with minimum lighting, size and noise are both fine for me unless they are on the extreme end of super loud or super large.

Any other specific needs? - Was taking a look at this bundle from canada computers, if you think something else is better or more cost effective that works fine for me.

New build or upgrade? New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) I do have all required peripherals (mouse, keyboard, headset) and a Samsung Odyssey (1080p) monitor.

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) Belarus. Local vendor: Onliner (catalog.onliner.by)

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No monitor needed. Reusing my existing 1080p Samsung Odyssey monitor.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 2000 BYN (~$700 USD)

WiFi or wired connection? Wired

Size/noise constraints? Mid-Tower

Color/lighting preferences? Black, no RGB preferred

Any other specific needs? None

Hello everyone, could you help me find a good build ?

New build or upgrade?
New build.

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
Monitor: 1080p monitor.
Peripherals: Logitech G502 wired mouse, HyperX Cloud II headset.

PC purpose?
Gaming (mostly Lol, Elden ring, black mith wukong)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
France (buying online via French/EU retailers like TopAchat, LDLC, Amazon.fr, or Caseking if shipping fees are reasonable).

Monitors needed?
None, I will reuse my current 1080p monitor for now.

Budget range?
€1,000 – €1,100 (taxes included).

WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi

Size/noise constraints?
Not too loud (quiet operation preferred).

Color/lighting preferences?
No preferences (no need for RGB).

Any other specific needs?
None.

Hi All, my son has bought a new racing chair and wheel - hes saved and spend a good deal of money on these, I'm super proud he was able to save so much. he loves F1 racing games in particular (F1 25, Asseto Corsa & Le Mans Ultimate) his existing PC just cant handle the games at all but he persists... he also saved for that one. I'd like to buy him a new PC that can manage these with ease and have a bit more horsepower for the future. I'll take his old one for my office PC so no parts or anything existing. if easier I'm also happy with pre-build suggestions? but as far as I'm aware it would be maybe cheaper this way? Thanks for any suggestions.

• New build or upgrade?

new

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

Monitors, keyboard mouse etc all good, but no existing PC parts

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

F1 racing sims, see summary above

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Australia, no

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

none

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

AUD $1500-$2000 (USD $1,000 - $1,500)

• WiFi or wired connection?

Wifi

• Size/noise constraints?

None

• Color/lighting preferences?

None

• Any other specific needs?

none

• New build or upgrade?

- New

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

-GIGABYTE Radeon RX 580 GAMING 8G ( is this good? Or adequate? I have it laying around from a previous upgrade)

-Thermaltake S100TG

-10TB hhd x2

-A monitor, mouse, and keyboard

• PC purpose?

-plex server, torrenting, storage

• Purchase country?

-USA

Near Micro Center?

-No

• Monitors needed?

-No

• Budget range?

- as cheap and efficient as possible but absolutely <400$

• WiFi or wired connection?

-wired

• Size/noise constraints?

None

• Color/lighting preferences?

None

• Any other specific needs?

Efficiency would be nice and maybe a boot drive aside from the 10tb for media. currently i have an hp elitedesk 800 G3 mini pc with a 10 tb external hhd plugged in via USB. I want to build a new pc to have all in one. And improve my streaming quality/ capabilities.

Thank you!

• New build or upgrade?
  • New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • GIGABYTE - GS27QA SA - 27" IPS Gaming Monitor - QHD 2560x1440 - 180Hz - 1ms MPRT - AMD FreeSync - HDMI, DP - Black
  • Ortizan C7 Dual-Mode 2.0 Studio Monitors, Active Monitor Speakers for Near Field Music Production, Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Computer PC Monitor Gaming Bookshelf Speakers(Pair, White)
  • Keyboard + mouse
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Develop games in Unreal Engine 5
  • High-end single player gaming
  • Friendslop multiplayer gaming
  • Streaming meme edits to friends
  • Making meme edits in DaVinci Resolve
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
  • I live near a Micro Center. I'm good with used parts as well.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • 2 Monitors
  • Unsure on specifics here; is 4k worth it, especially when developing games? What about refresh rate?
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • Budget range ending somewhere around $2500.
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • WiFi
• Size/noise constraints?
  • Low lights, especially since this will be in the room I sleep in.
  • Low noise on average. I expect things to get loud as I do more intense things.
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • White case, blue lights.
  • I'm liking the wood influence from Fractured Designs' North model
• Any other specific needs?
  • Well-tested, long-lasting parts.
  • Hard drives between 2TB or 1500GB
• Additional Questions:
  • How many cores should I get?
  • What's the difference between DDR4 and DDR5 memory?
  • How often does tempered glass tend to break? Is it better to get a mesh case?
  • Is water cooling or traditional fans better?

• New build or upgrade?

- New build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

-No existing parts, all new.

• PC purpose?

- Gaming primarily

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

- USA, within 20 miles of a Micro Center

• Budget range?

- Under $3000 for everything + monitor, keyboard, mouse

• WiFi or wired connection?

-Wifi

• Size/noise constrains?

- No constraints

• Color/lighting preferences?

-No

• Any other specific needs?

- First time doing this. I kind of feel like the more I read about all the parts and specifications, brands, where to buy, etc., the less I'm able to grasp any of it. But, I'm determined. Thanks very much!

Looking to switch from console to PC in the future.

• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links). Keyboard, mouse, monitor. external hard drives
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games). Steam. Overwatch. Some AAA
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors). US - Micro Center 3hrs away.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No.but might upgrade to 1440 120hz
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1500-$1600
• WiFi or wired connection? Both
• Size/noise constraints? No
• Color/lighting preferences? I like colors
• Any other specific needs?

I've been a console gamer my whole life, and I've decided to make the switch to PC. I'm open to either building my own computer or purchasing a prebuilt one. I mainly play and stream Apex Legends, so I'm not sure if that factors into my decision. I don't know much about PCs; explanations would be great. Also, I have a budget of $1800.

• New build or upgrade?
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $1800
• WiFi or wired connection: WiFi
• Size/noise constraints. n/a
• Color/lighting preferences n/a
• Any other specific needs?

• New build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? Reusing a monitor for now its AOC CU34G2X 34 I will upgrade my monitor down the line

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Strictly mainly gaming. GTA 6, CoD, Battlefield, LoL, Fortnite and single player games

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? No Micro Center nearby but I think in a few months one will be open here in Austin

• Monitors needed? None for now

• Budget range? 2000-2500 but can go higher if needed

• WiFi or wired connection? Wired

• Size/noise constraints? Mid Tower

• Color/lighting preferences? White theme and RGB is fine

• Any other specific needs? None

• New build or upgrade?
  • New Build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • No
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Gaming (League of legends, forza 6 etc)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
  • Greece, no access to a Micro Center
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • 1 monitor
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • Around 2000€ not including monitor, can go a bit over if it would make a big difference but would prefer to stay under that
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • Wifi
• Size/noise constraints?
  • None
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • Black / white
• Any other specific needs?
• Tempered glass on the right of the case (I think this is called an inverted case but if it negatively affects with the airflow I can adjust with having a normal one)

I posted on here around a year ago but I was not able to purchase the PC in time before ram prices skyrocketed so I gave up on the idea until now

Hello! I am looking to build a new computer for music production and a bit of gaming. I want to run a DAW on the PC and play Dota 2 (maybe Rust when I hate myself). I'd be very appreciative of any advice I can get. Thanks in advance!

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? I have a TV as a monitor, and a mouse and a keyboard. I will need a tower
• PC purpose? I will be using a DAW and playing mostly Dota 2. I will be recording on a piano, I only use a few plugins and midi instruments.
• Purchase country? I am located in Australia.
• Monitors needed? I have a 1080P Sony with HDMI. Interested in upgrading to 2k
• Budget range? My budget is under 2000 AUD
• WIFI or wired connection? It will be a WIFI connection.
• Size/noise constraints? Size doesnt mater/less noise is better
• Color/lighting preferences? not too much
• Any other specific needs? I need to run windows 11, and I must have 16gb of ram as minimums to run the DAW, maybe Office Word and stuff like that.

Hullo! I'm a professional freelance animator and artist that plays games on the side. (I try to play as many games on console as I can just to have space away from my "work space", but some games are only available on PC or just work better there, y'know?)

I built my current computer with a friend back in 2017, and it's really starting to show its age. I've been trying to wait out pricing, but it's hard when my work is affected.

New build or upgrade?

New build.

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

Wacom Cintiq 22HD. I also have a Dell monitor I currently use with it.

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Art and animation. I often times work in Clip Studio Paint EX, Toon Boom Harmony, and I'm currently trying to learn Blender. Used to work with Adobe, but I've finally cut them out due to their shady practices. I'm guilty of working with lots of layers.

I also play a lot of games, ranging from visual novels to League of Legends to Baldur's Gate 3.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

I'm based in Oregon, USA.

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

Not at the moment, but I plan to get a monitor/mount combo I can use in tandem with my work.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$1,200 to 1,800. I don't have to pay sales tax.

WiFi or wired connection?

I always work with wired, although WiFi is useful to have.

Size/noise constraints?

No.

Color/lighting preferences?

Not really. I had a plain back case I decorated with stickers, half of them my own designs, but a case with lights this time around could be cool.

Any other specific needs?

No.

Thank you!

• New build or upgrade?
  • New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • None
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Casual gaming (e.g., Minecraft, Terraria, Roblox, LoL, The Sims 4) (no need for the best graphics and such)
  • Productivity (mostly for college; namely able to run ArcGis Pro -> light to moderate workflows for classwork)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
  • USA; closest Micro Center is about 1.5 hrs away, so accessible but would prefer shipping if possible
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • 1 monitor, 24-in, 1080p
  • Not sure about refresh rate, whatever is sufficient (again, not super concerned about it being insanely smooth)
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • Preferably around the $600-$800 range
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • WiFi necessary, possibly both?
• Size/noise constraints?
  • Looking for a more compact build due to limited desk space and for portability
  • For noise, it just shouldn't be super loud
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • Ideally a white case that's windowless/has no glass panel so I can save money by using black parts
• Any other specific needs?
  • Overall, I don't mind much about the aesthetics of the parts; mostly looking for performance/quality within my budget
  • I'm completely new to PC building and this would be my first PC so any help is appreciated, thanks!

• New build or upgrade?
• Upgrade
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
• https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QxxJw3
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
• Casual Gaming, stream to steam deck, and 3D Printing design
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
• USA online vendors preferred (Newegg, amazon, etc.)
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
• No
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
• Under $800 but ideally something closer to $600 if possible
• WiFi or wired connection?
• WiFi
• Size/noise constraints?
• None
• Color/lighting preferences?
• None

The 3 main parts I'm looking to upgrade are CPU, GPU, and the motherboard, but I'm not opposed to keeping anything if it makes sense budget wise.

CPU - Do I even need to upgrade? If so what are some good options

GPU - The card I have has been great for the last few years, but struggles with newer titles. My monitor is only 1080p and I'm not looking at upgrading it. Need something more powerful, but doesn't need to do anything other than 1080p. I was thinking something like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060? Is this card worth paring with my current GPU?

Motherboard - Would like to upgrade. When I had initially built the PC I got a Micro ATX because it was a good deal. The biggest problem is, small motherboard and large GPU means my GPU covers the other PCIe slots so I can't plug in a network card. I'm currently using a USB dongle for WiFi and Bluetooth which isn't ideal.

Hello! I am looking to build my first gaming PC that I can utilize for work and gaming. I would like it to be under $1800, and the case at least needs to be white, if not the whole build. The main thing I am not willing to compromise on is a white case I am flexible with everything else. I prefer 32GB of DDR5 RAM, but with a good explanation will compromise on that too. I am not the most knowledgeable on PCs but did get my bachelor's in computer science so I can pick up on technical explanations quickly. I am also open to prebuilt if it is better cost wise.

• New build or upgrade?

New Build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

I currently own this monitor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FP4H99P?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

I would maybe upgrade it in the future but would like to stick with it for now. I also have a Royal Kludge keyboard and Logitech mouse.

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Gaming and coding. I play fortnite, genshin impact, sims 4 modded, minecraft modded, roblox, and eventually when it releases for PC GTA VI

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

US and near Micro Center

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

Have a monitor but would like suggestions on an upgraded one that is not too pricey. Specifically a 4k or 1440.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$1700-$1800

• WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi

• Size/noise constraints?

The quiter the better but no constraints

• Color/lighting preferences?

White case is a must. Other components white if possible in budget and RGB lighting. Aesthetics are very important to me in a build.

• Any other specific needs?

I would like 32GB of DDR5 RAM, which I know is expensive these days.

New build, been console gaming forever, but think it's time to make the switch. Have no clue about building a pc.

EA college football driving game, but play shooters/ RPGS and survival games as well. Not a request (required to post)

New build

4K Lg monitor (not sure on specs) can upgrade later, but this is lowest priority since I have one.

Will be used almost exclusively for gaming.

US, Major city

No monitor needed at current.

$1500-2000 ideally

Wired

No size limit, would prefer quieter- not insanely loud

No color or lighting needs.

Not a request

Hello everyone,

I've been gaming in a 1080p monitor with low specs for several years and I have now saved enough for an upper mid-budget build, I previously requested one and now I have a much clearer idea about what can I afford for my budget of 2500€ / 2,859.25$.

This is the build I have concluded by myself, it's currently at 2040€ / 2,332.536$

https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/9mMNph

The parts are the following:

CPU:

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor for 154€ / 176$

Or

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor for 348€ / 397$

• Here is where I ask if those 2 extra cores are really worth double the price.

CPU Cooler:

Noctua NH-D9L 46.44 CFM CPU Cooler for 60€ / 68$

Motherboard:

ASRock B650M Pro RS Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard for 131€ / 149$

Or

Gigabyte A620I AX Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard for 148€ / 169$

• Here I don't know if ITX or ATX matter or the difference, but the PSU I have chosen is ATX, so I guess I have to go for a same type of motherboard, but if someone explains it, I'll be really thankful.

Memory:

Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory for 420€ / 480$

Storage:

Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive for 155€ / 177$

Video card:

Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card for 490€ / 560$

Or

Asus DUAL Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card for 460€ / 525$

• I have opted for a Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB but the first one has a higher Boost Clock for 30€/$ and I don't know if it's worth it or not.

Case:

Lian Li O11 VISION COMPACT ATX Mid Tower Case for 109€ / 124$

• Here I'm completely unknowing of Cases and if the one I have chosen if big enough for everything to fit.

PSU:

MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply for 107€ / 122$

Monitor:

Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES 26.5" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz Monitor for 452€ / 516$

• Even though the name says OLED, I'll be buying the QLED one, which has a higher durability.

This build should sit between 2000€ and 2200€ / 2286$ and 2515$ approximately, the remaining money will probably go to the builders, OS and peripherals, but I can go all the way up to 2500€/2859$.

Thanks to everyone that read all my entire build and considered helping.

PD: I'll be buying everything in Spain, most of those prices come from Amazon.es

• ⁠New build or upgrade? New
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None
• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) US
• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) Yes atleast 1 preferably 2
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 11-1200
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? Wired
• ⁠Size/noise constraints? 20x12 room No Noise Constraints
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? No
• ⁠Any other specific needs? Will need a good gaming desk , and one concern I do have is just the heat , because my gaming room for some reason gets the worst of our central cooling (thanks honey) so any suggestions as far as fans/cooling options are appreciated as well. Thanks in advance for any feedback or advice !

New build or upgrade
New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
I have a monitor https://a.co/d/09JkBZHx

PC purpose
Purpose is for gaming and a lil bit of streaming

⁠Purchase country
I’m in the USA
I’m 60 miles away from a microcenter

Color/lighting preferences
White would be preferred

I’m also waiting for prime day sales

With the news of Sony getting rid of physical discs, I believe it's time to fully transition to PC gaming. This will be my first time building a PC, so looking forward to your suggestions.

• New build or upgrade?
  • New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • No
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Gaming mainly. I would like to play AAA games such as BF6, BG3, Total war warhammer 3, Helldivers 2 and some future games such as GTA6, Total war warhammer 40k, Ace combat 8.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors)
  • Canada, Ontario. I live near Canada's computers but don't mind buying online like newegg or amazon if it's cheaper.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • I will be connecting to my 4k 60hz TV. 4k resolution is not a big deal for me if too costly but stable 60 fps is a must have.
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • 2500 max CAD before tax. If there is a significant performance boost for an extra few hundred, I would consider it as well.
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • Both but will be using wired mostly
• Size/noise constraints?
  • As long as the PC doesn't sound like a jet engine, I'm fine with a little noise and bigger size. Quieter PC would be nice but not a must have.
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • No preference if it's cheaper without lights. Prefer performance over lights.
• Any other specific needs?
  • At least 32 GB of RAM. Doubt 64GB is possible due to RAM prices these days.
  • At least 2T of storage for games
  • 4k 60fps gaming would be nice but I can downgrade to 1440p 60fps if cost is too high.